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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1945

Page

5

Timber and Timber Uses in Wood Quality

Fragmented text discusses warped hardwoods and warping causes in timber. It touches on carpentry practices for correcting warped boards and nail bending, forest conditions affecting rainfall and lumber quality, plywood construction with multiple plies, and the superiority of plywood to solid wood. It also mentions kiln drying and seasoning processes, stressing reliable firms and proper equipment for better timber performance.

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Sun Machine May Harness Solar Power From Iron Dunes

A dramatic history of early solar concentration devices describes Dr FF Solero and Soviet power research, detailing parabolic mirrors and zinc silver backed wedges forming huge paraboloids. Researchers overcame material shortages to build concentric mirror assemblies that aimed to convert sunlight directly into heat and steam for power.

Sciettine FF Solero Soviet Power Institute Melero Feng Daniele Bnaviers Atotere Ciese Ianance Giamerer Murror

Northern egg producers plan cooperative scheme

Cairns Egg Producers Association proposes a voluntary cooperative to reorganise the industry in North Queenland. The plan allows members to purchase shares, limit payments, and use the society to absorb excess supply while keeping controls minimal to avoid a compulsory pool. A meeting will be held for farmer input.

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The Greatest Liar on Earth and Composite Portraits

A review notes the theme of composite portraits linked to famous figures such as Captain Moonlite and Harry Redford. It references a photograph-led curiosity about sensational claims and a discussion of authenticity versus fabrication in Victorian era tales.

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Australia timber and forage daze in postwar export push

Readable text notes timber varieties Sapsarnees Deere and Sar gairem in Anetra and Tasmania piney bark products. It mentions a promotion along Australia eastern coast for wood to replace pines, with weight 30 pounds per cubic foot when dry, moderate strength, and weather sensitivity. Also references Washington State coffee board notes on dairy fodder and potential national fodder and livestock outputs as part of postwar recovery efforts.

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Tax exemptions urged to aid Australian publishing industry

Mr C A Peters of Robertson and Millens argues tax relief for creative artists writers painters would help them earn modest sums from non profit work. He told the Victorian Branch of the Australian Tariff Board that tariffs on overseas books harm local publishing and culture. Native writers publishers and booksellers backed the view that free importation supports literature and that tariffs would harm Australia’s cultural interests.

C A. Peters Robertson and Millens, Ltd Austalian Mer. Peters Commonwealth Fish Itera Alara

Kuranda Notes and Events Across Kuranda District

Kuranda report totals 14 QCWA members with 713.11 pounds balance. celebration committee, dances, and euchre night in Humler’s Hall. Innisfail notes record industry updates, council work, and upcoming events including Kuranda cricket match and local developments.

Kuranda Kuransia QCWA Menga de Temroan Riconda Mra K. Apps Aceousta Gevides Dinate Kurandi District 5 Mk ‘Butler Kurands Benc&t Calran Humler's Hall C. Murtan Suena Rao Inile Gallery Ieavelty Lovelty Pire Stewart Phil Green

Shire Beaches Inspections Highlight Road and Water Needs

The Shire Chairman and finance official report inspections of beach areas and water supply facilities at Innisfail. They note roads are in excellent order with no heavy weather impacts and discuss efforts to maintain pier and bench areas, labor constraints, and planned work to improve drainage, sanitation sheds, and access paths for public use.

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